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Introduction

Most dictionaries define at least one use of the word trust in wording
similar to the following: "a firm belief in the reliability or truth or
strength, etc., of a person or thing." However, this is not the end of the
story. To date, we have no universally accepted scholarly definition of trust,
although "confident expectations" and "a willingness to be
vulnerable" are usually viewed as critical components.

In this article, I'll attempt to provide a succinct analysis of trust,
including consideration of both behavioral and social components. This provides
important context for explaining the sense in which you can trust your
computer.